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LANDS PROGRAM MGR - PROCUREMENT

Posting Begin Date: 2025/10/01

Posting End Date: 2025/10/22

Category: Natural Resources

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 38.82

Maximum Salary: 38.82

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

Idaho Department of Lands

The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) is seeking a full time Lands Program Manager – Purchasing Manager. This position will be located at our Boise Staff Office in Boise, ID.

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Description

The primary focus of this position is to lead the purchasing team in the Division of Business Services, performing a broad spectrum of duties in the capacity of Purchasing Manager.

Responsibilities:

+ Monitors and controls procurement activities including professional services contracts, requests for quotes, requests for qualifications, requests for proposals, sole source recommendations, qualifications-based selection, price agreements, etc.

+ Interprets and explains Idaho Purchasing Code requirements; develops and implements department internal purchasing policies and procedures; advises users of legal requirements for purchasing

+ Hires, trains, and supervises staff; evaluates performance; delegates limited purchasing authority to designated representatives

+ Reviews operating and capital outlay budgets for adequate purchase funding

Prepares or oversees bid or specification preparation for purchases

+ Research products and equipment to ensure practicality, cost effectiveness, and supply availability

+ Uses value analysis, life-cycle-costing analysis, and weighted evaluation for products, services, and equipment purchased

+ Determines contract terms and conditions for services or commodities

Minimum Qualifications

+ Analyzing land management program issues, making recommendations and writing reports

+ Developing programs including establishing goals and strategic direction, budgeting and evaluating results

+ Working with various groups, individuals and interests to develop understanding, acceptance and support for a program

Desired Qualifications

+ Considerable knowledge of Idaho Purchasing Code

+ E xperience reviewing and negotiating contracts, lease terms, and agreements

+ Good knowledge of financial analysis methods relating to capital purchase or other investment decisions

+ Ability to initiate and build positive relationships with a variety of potential partners and stakeholders

+ Understanding of policies and procedures associated with public procurement

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Certification as a Purchasing Manager, Public Purchasing Officer, or Professional Public Buyer

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visithttps://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.